LEVELS 1 and 2 considered (1 post available)
Start date: Immediate start (dependent on notice required)
Contract: Permanent contract
32 hours 45 minutes weekly (Mon to Fri)
39 weeks yearly (term-time plus 5 days)
Salary range:
Teaching Assistant Level 1 – Band C, scp 4-5 (£19,265 – £19,569 per annum)
Teaching Assistant Level 2 – Band D, scp 6-7 (£19,880 – £20,196 per annum)
We are looking for passionate Teaching Assistants with diverse experience levels to join our committed Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to make a significant impact on the lives of students requiring additional support.
We wish to expand our team of Teaching Assistants and will consider Teaching Assistants at Levels 1 to 2.
Selection will be based on current qualifications, skills and experience fitting to the appropriate level.
The Team:
The person appointed will join an experienced and innovative SEND team, supporting students with a range of special educational needs across the entire school. The above video will explain more about what it is like to work in this team.
You:
The applicant must have recent and relevant experience in a similar role (according to Teaching Assistant level applied for) or be a qualified teacher. Please see supporting document for further information.
TA Level 1
Ideally the applicant should have recent and relevant experience in a similar role or experience in the pastoral care of young people with SEND in another sector, but this is not essential. You will be working with students, providing additional support to them during school hours. Assisting the learning of Key Stage 3 and 4 students, you will be working with a variety of students in the classroom, as well as on a one-to-one basis when required.
The post will provide a professional development opportunity for anyone considering a career in teaching or working with young people.
TA Level 2
The applicant should have recent and relevant experience in a similar role or experience in the pastoral care of young people with SEND in another sector. You will be working with students providing additional support to them during school hours. Assisting the learning of Key Stage 3 and 4 students, you will be working with a variety of students in the classroom, as well as on a one-to-one basis when required.
The post will provide a professional development opportunity for anyone considering a career in teaching or working with young people.
This accompanying booklet gives you more information about the personal and professional benefits that will be available to you: Click here to read our booklet
Closing Date: Friday 11 April 2025
Interview Date: week ending Friday 25 April 2025
We are sorry that it will not be possible to contact unsuccessful candidates. Anyone who has not heard of the progress of their application by the close of Tuesday 22 April must assume it has been unsuccessful.
Completed application form and letter of application to be addressed to Headteacher, and emailed to: [email protected]
Please clearly indicate on the application form which Teaching Assistant Level you are applying for.
Letters of application should address the person specification and job description.
The post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.
Our Safeguarding Policy can be found at http://southwirral.wirral.sch.uk/policies/